Just some thoughts really, after finally running 10k last Saturday , which I find myself keep looking at my runkeeper splits and saying "did I do that? "

I now find myself thinking what next , apart from running it quicker haha , I started to put in various km's and miles into a distance converter app..

Somehow seems like my next goal is going to be 10 miles or 16k + a little bit

And there I was just over a year ago saying , nah 5k is far enough , then it was 10k and now 10 miles , will it end there I ask myself

The reasoning behind it ?? Goodness knows what has happened since I started to run , think the running elfs have come in at night and have done some rewiring of the old neural nerves and signals or is it more simply because I can and I bloomimg love running

The last option is probably the more plausible and that is insanity or old age senility haha

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Woooohoooo!!!!! Well done Rob! We all knew you had it in you to do whatever you set out to do. Ten miles is perfectly do-able now you've done 10k. You can have a lot of fun training for it. If you could find a 10 mile race that would be a blast. I have one lined up for July. A hilly one! I missed it last year cos of the dreaded shin splints so can't wait to have another go at it.

For a training route, I'd go for a picturesque one if at all possible so you enjoy it more. You will need a walking break or break for a snack or two, so it's good to have some lovely scenery to survey while you catch your breath. Make yourself some home made energy bars. Yum!!!!! I just had one of mine, as I walked the neighbour's dog then did some physical jerks in the lounge. Just the thing for topping up flagging energy. I made some "chocolates" last night using dates, apricots, almonds, cocoa etc and then rolled them in coconut. Can't wait to try one. Portable feasts!

Ha, ha ha! You know my other half did the cambridge half marathon a couple of weeks ago, there's me saying, no, no, I'm happy with my 5's and 10,s (got a few 10k's booked for this year) and now im thinking, well, if I get more comfortable with 10k, what then? ................😄, and everything at the weekend is now planned around park run......... 😄

Wonderful! As a very recent graduate I love these posts from the "older" graduates. They are so inspiring. It's exciting to think where I may be in a year's time. Although I'm quite happy with 5k at the moment. Will I be one of the fantastic graduates who runs long distances with such enthusiasm? Or will I be one of the many who fall by the wayside - of which there are also a lot! I know what I want😎

Missing your posts Oldfloss! Missing my runs as well, but that at least is a good sign, as the last couple of days a run was unthinkable. Maybe, maybe I will shake this lurgy off by the weekend, the sunshine we've got here is making me start thinking about going for a walk.

And I think I'm responding to every post on this forum!

Thank you for your faith in me! But all those graduates who have fallen by the wayside were also enthusiastic when doing the program. I often wonder what makes the difference. Did they get injured? Did life get in the way? Why do some go on and others stop?

So pleased to read your post Rob. You've made excellent progress since your spell on the IC, well done

I know what you mean about thinking 5km is enough, then 10km ... it is very addictive The more that you can do, the more you want to do You just need to make sure that the increase is not too steep, so you don't land back on the IC. I'm adding about a km per month to my Sunday run, the other two runs stay at 35mins. It was you that persuaded me to only lengthen one run per week

I like you running elfe theory. Elves certainly run very fast, and have lots of stamina, they can run all day without getting tired apparently, unlike dwarves that get knackered (see Legolas). Unfortunately, I like much more like a dwarf than an elf (or at best a hobbit )

Just got back from a gentle 6km run this morning, and was delighted to see you post.